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Q 
name/class
albuterol
A

proventil, ventolin

sympathomimetic bronchodilator

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name/class
proventil
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albuterol, ventolin

sympathomimetic bronchodilater

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name/class
ventolin
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albuterol, proventil

sympathomimetic bronchodilator

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description
albuterol
proventil
ventolin

A

albuterol is a synthetic sympathomimetic that causes bronchodilation with less cardiac effect than epinephrine and reduces mucus secreation, pulmonary capillary leaking and edema in the lungs during allergic reactions

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indications
albuterol
proventil
ventolin

A

bronchospasm in asthma and COPD, hyperkalemia

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contraindications
albuterol
proventil
ventolin

A

hypersensitivity to the drug

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precautions
Albuterol
proventil
ventolin

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the PT may experience tachycardia, anxiety, nausea, cough, wheezing, and or dizziness. VS and breath sounds must be monitored; use caution with elderly, cardiac or hypertensive patients

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Dosage/ route
albuterol
proventil
ventolin

A

2.5 mg in 2.5 to 3 mL NS via nebulizer, repeat as needed. the duration of effect is 3-6 hours

Hyperkalemia 20-30 mg nebulizer

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Q 
name/class
aminophylline
A

somophyllin

methylxanthine bronchodilator

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Q 
name/class
somophyllin
A

aminophylline

methylxanthine bronchodilator

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Description
aminophylline
somophyllin

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amionphylline is a methylxanthine that prolongs bronchodilation and decreased mucus production and has mild cardiac and CNS stimulating effects.

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indications
aminophylline
somophyllin

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bronchospasm in asthma and COPD refractory to sympathomimetics and other bronchodilators and in CHF

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Q 
name/class
ipratropium
A

atrovent

anticholinergic

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name/class
atrovent
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Ipratropium

anticholinergic

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description
ipratropium
atrovent

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ipratropium is a bronchodilator used in the treatment or respiratory emergencies that cause bronchial dilation and dries respiratory tract secreations by blocking acetylcholine receptors

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indications
ipratropium
atrovent

A

bronchospasms associated with asthma COPD and inhaled irritants

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contraindications
ipratropium
atrovent

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hypersensitivity to atropine or it’s derivatives, or as a primary treatment for acute bronchospasm. Nut allergy

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precautions
ipratropium
atrovent

A

elderly, cardiovascular disease or hypertension

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dosage/route
Ipratropium
atrovent

A

500mcg in 2.5 to 3mL NS via nebulizer or 2 sprays from metered dose inhaler

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pedi dose/route
ipratropium
atrovent

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125-250mcg in 2.5 to 3 mL NS via nebulizer, or 1-2 sprays of a metered dose inhaler

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Q 
name/class
furosemide
A

lasix

diuretic

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name/class
lasix
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furosemide

diuretic

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description
furosemide
lasix

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furosemide is a rapid-acting, potent diuretic and antihypertensive that inhibits sodium reabsorption by the kidney. its vasodilating effects reduce venous return and cardiac workload

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indications
furosemide
lasix

A

CHF

pulmonary edema

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contraindictions
furosemide
lasix

A

hypotension

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precautions
furosemide
lasix

A

infants, elderly, hepatic impairment, cardiogenic shock associated with acute MI, Gout, or patients receiving digitalis or potassium depleating steroids

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Q

dosage/route
Furosemide
lasix

A

40-120 mg slow IV or could cause tinitis

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Q

pedi dosage/route
furosemide
lasix

A

1mg/kg slow IV

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Q 
name/class 
magnesium sulfate
A

magnesium

electrolyte

30
Q 
name/class
magnesium
A

magnesium sulfate

electrolyte

31
Q

description
magnesium sulfate
magnesium

A

magnesium sulfate is an electrolyte that acts as a calcium channel blocker, acting as a CNS depressent and anticonvulsant. it also depresses the function of smooth, skeletal and cardiac muscles

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Q

indications
magnesium sulfate
magnesium

A

refactory v-fib and pulseless v-tach (especially Torsade De Pointes), AMI, Eclamptic seizures, asthma, COPD

33
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contraindictions
magnesium sulfate
magnesium

A

heart block, myocardial damage, shock, persistance hypertension, and hypocalcemia

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precautions
magnesium sulfate
magnesium

A

CNS depressants, or neuro muscular blocking agents

35
Q

dosage/ route
magnesium sulfate
magnesium

A

v-fib 1-2g IV over 2 min
Torsade de pointes 1-2 g IV
asthma/COPD 1-2 g over 10 min
Eclampsia 2-6g IV/IM over 15-30 min

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Q 
name/class
levalbuterol
A

xopenex

sympathomimetic bronchodilator

37
Q 
name/class
xopenex
A

levalbuterol

sympathomimetic, Bronchodilator

38
Q

description
levalbuterol
xopenex

A

levalbuterol stimulates Beta 2 receptors resulting in smooth muscle relaxation of bronchial tree and peripheral vasculature

39
Q

indications
levalbuterol
xopenex

A

treatment of acute bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease(COPD, Asthma). Bronchospasm
in prophylaxis in asthma patients

40
Q

contraindictions
levalbuterol
xopenex

A

angioedema, tachydysrhythmias and severe cardiac disease. avoid use in patients taking phenothiazines; may cause prolonged QT interval and dysrhythmias

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dosage/route
levalbuterol
xopenex

A

1.25 mg in 3 mL

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Q 
name/class
terbutaline
A

Brethine, Bricanyl

sympathetic agonist

43
Q 
name/class
brethine
A

terbutaline, bricanyl

sympathetic agonist

44
Q 
name/class
bricanyl
A

terbutaline, brethine

sympathetic agonist

45
Q

description
terbutaline
brethine
bricanyl

A

terbutaline is a synthetic sympathomimetic that causes bronchodilation with less cardiac effect than epinephrine

46
Q

indications
terbutaline
brethine
bricanyl

A

bronchial asthma

bronchospasm in COPD

47
Q

dosage/route
terbutaline
brethine
bricanyl

A

two inhalations with a metered dose inhaler, repeated once in 1 min or 0.25 mg SQ repeated in 15-30 min

48
Q 
name/class
Racemic epinephrine
A

Micro Nefrin, Vaponefrin

Sympathomimetic agonist

49
Q 
name/class
Micro Nefrin
A

Racemic epinephrine, Vaponefrin

Sympathomimetic agonist

50
Q 
name/class
vaponefrin
A

racemic epinephrine, Micro Nefrin

sympathomimetic agonist

51
Q

Description
Racemic Epinephrine
Micro Nefrin
Vaponefrin

A

Racemic epinephrine is a variation of epinephrine used only for inhalation to induce bronchodilation and to reduce laryngeal edema and mucus secreation

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indications
racemic epinephrine
Micro Nefrin
Vaponefrin

A

croup

laryngotracheobronchitis

53
Q

contraindications
racemic epinephrine
micro nefrin
vaponefrin

A

hypersensitivity, hypertension, epiglottitis

54
Q

precautions to be monitored
racemic epinephrine
micro nefrin
vaponefrin

A

may result in tachycardia and other dysrhythmias

55
Q

dose/route
racemic epinephrine
micro nefrin
vaponefrin

A

0.25 to 0.5 mg in 3 mL NS once by nebulizer

56
Q

pedi dose/route
racemic epinepherine
micro nefrin
vaponefrin

A

same as adult

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